Jennie S. McEntire: 'Miss Minnie' deserving of editorial page tribute

Thanks to the Athens Banner-Herald for the tribute to Minnie Lee King written by Associate Editor Don Nelson (Column, "'Miss Minnie' was a rock, a lamb and a constant friend to all," Aug. 11).

Those of us who enjoyed Minnie's friendship, whether for a short time or for many years, agree with Nelson fully. Minnie was one of those rare individuals who cross our paths only once in a lifetime.

It had been my pleasure and privilege to enjoy Minnie's friendship for the past 42 years. I was part of the volunteer staff of the nursery department at Young Harris Memorial United Methodist Church when she was employed to care for children during worship services. She was exactly the person we needed. The children and their parents loved her dearly, and so did we.

Minnie will be missed by all of us who were fortunate to have associated with her, at one time or another, in varied ways during her lifetime. She was a great lady.